CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson has been announced as the fifth celebrity to take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The actor, who is the best known as the face of children's television channel CBBC, will join AJ Odudu, GBBO's John Whaite, Robert Webb and Tom Fletcher in the line-up.
Rhys said he is 'buzzing' to be a part of Strictly and 'can't wait' to start rehearsals for the show, set to air this autumn.
Keep dancing! CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson has been announced as the fifth celebrity to take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The presenter revealed his signing on Newsround on Friday and said: 'I have dreamt about being on this show, and I know for a fact that it is going to exceed every expectation.
'I cannot wait to experience it all: the costumes, the orchestra, even Craig's glare. I am ready.'
As well as presenting CBBC live, Rhys as also presented some of the biggest shows across the CBBC slate, including Blue Peter and Saturday Mash-Up!, and appeared on The Dengineers and Newsround.
Excited: Rhys, who is the best known as the face of children's television channel CBBC, said he is 'buzzing' to be a part of Strictly
Taking to Instagram Rhys wrote: 'IT'S HAPPENING, Strictly 2021!!! I’m shaking! I can't wait to get started on this iconic show'
Outside of presenting, Rhys is an ambassador for Place2Be, a charity which provides mental health services in schools.
Sharing his news on Instagram, the presenter wrote: 'IT'S HAPPENING, Strictly 2021!!! I'm shaking! I can't wait to get started on this iconic show, I want it all, the sequins, the costumes, Craig's glare, BRING IT.'
Rhys' signing comes after Great British Bake Off winner John revealed he will be one-half of the show's first all-male partnership.
After much controversy during the show's 17 year run over the prospect of a same-sex pairing, Strictly is finally addressing the call for change with John delightedly praising the 'great step forward in representation and inclusion'.
He said: ''What's exciting for me, is that I'm going to be one half of the first all-male partnership, which is a great step forward in representation and inclusion.'
John later took to Instagram to thank fans for their support, as he broke down in tears while talking into the camera.
Making history: Rhys' signing comes after Great British Bake Off winner John revealed he will be one-half of the show's first all-male partnership
John went on: 'I'm so grateful, excited, and nervous to be joining the Strictly family...
'I've been wearing sequins and jazzy attire since I was three years old and can't wait to hurl myself, full throttle, around the most glamorous dance floor on earth...
'Whoever it is I'm paired with, I hope they are up for a challenge as I want our routines to include lots of spectacular lifts!'
After the announcement, he took to Instagram to tearfully celebrate the news: ‘Oh my god, you guys, there’s so many nice messages already and I’ve only just come off air and I’m actually crying real tears because of how nice you’re all being....
'I’m so excited to be on Strictly, it’s a dream come true and it’s even more of a dream to be doing the first all-male partnership and I hope that there are kids watching who look up and think, “It’s okay to be who you are”.
Yay! After the announcement, he took to Instagram to tearfully celebrate the news: ‘Oh my god, you guys, I’m actually crying real tears because of how nice you’re all being'
‘So thanks for all the messages, I’m going back to bed, lots of love!’
John won the third series of The Great British Bake Off, in 2012, at the age of 23. John has presented various TV shows and currently has a weekly cooking segment on Steph's Packed Lunch.
He has written for a variety of newspaper and magazines on the topics of food and mental health, and has published five cookery books. John also runs his own cookery school, John Whaite's Kitchen.
Back then: John won the third series of The Great British Bake Off, in 2012, at the age of 23 (pictured in 2016)
John used his GBBO fame for good, when he won the show and began fighting for LGBTQ rights. He appeared on the cover of the UK gay culture magazine Attitude with his now husband-to-be, Paul Atkins, to whom he became engaged in 2017.
He spoke about his experience of coming out, saying: 'I didn't really know any gay people because it was still a bit of a touchy subject, especially being a working class northern lad – it wasn't often discussed...
'But I really admired my friends at drama who were all very 'fabulous darling' and they really helped me through it.
'I definitely want to marry Paul (my partner of five years – not Paul Hollywood!) because I adore him and respect him so much...
Tough: John spoke of how post-GBBO fame impacted him after going on a downward spiral and even speaking of the behaviour of BBC in his woes
'I know I don't want to be with anyone else and I have tested what else is out there! When it comes to cake, I'll be making lots of our families' favourites!'
John spoke of how post-GBBO fame impacted him after going on a downward spiral and even speaking of the behaviour of BBC in his woes.
He said: 'Some days I'd wish I had never been on the show, because in reality, it totally derailed me from a steady lifepath. I could blame the production company or the BBC.
'It would be simple to point the finger and say they gave me no advice on how to manage the transience of the industry, or how to comprehend the temporariness of my appeal.
Delight: He thanked fans and followers for their support
'They didn't, and perhaps in the wake of reality TV star meltdowns and suicides, there should be a serious reform of the way contributors are prepared for, and guided through, their post-show life.
'But I don't think it would have made an ounce of difference even if they had. Addiction to the razzle dazzle came naturally to the youthful me...
'What I failed to remember though, was that age-old mantra: be careful what you wish for. Because as the next batch of Bake Off stars emerged, my appeal shrank. Year on year, the working days became fewer and financial offers
